The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living will host a series of specialized health screenings designed to save lives and prevent debilitating strokes and cardiovascular conditions as part of its Annual Health Fair on Saturday, September 11. The screenings will be held at The Atrium, offering residential living with supportive services on the Allendale Community campus.

An expanded format, a bevy of generous supporters and a gorgeous venue are among the many highlights of this year’s Englewood Hospital Golf Classic, a signature event of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation. Golf buffs are marking their calendars for this always eagerly anticipated outing, to be held at Knickerbocker Country Club, 188 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ, on Tuesday, September 14. This year’s Classic features two shotgun starts, 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Breakfast and registration will begin at 6:30 AM for the morning round, and lunch and registration will begin at 11:00 AM for the afternoon round. After a great day of sport and good company, players can look forward to cocktails and a delicious buffet at 5:30PM with the many specialties of the house.

“A Eulogy for Vincent” will be performed at Bergen Community College, September 22, 2010

A Eulogy for Vincent,” a one-act play that depicts the life of impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh, will be performed in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Admission is free. A question and answer session will follow both performances. The play showcases Van Gogh as a tormented genius through a series of letters he and his brother Theo wrote to one another throughout the last 20 years of their lives. The performance features a slide show of Van Gogh’s works and pictures of important people who influenced his life.

Screenings and Free Health Information for Older Adults Available to Public

The Atrium, which offers residential living with supportive services at The Allendale Community for Mature Living in Allendale, will host its Annual Senior Health Fair on Sat., Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which will feature a “Red, White & Blue” theme in honor of Patriot Day, is specially designed to address potential medical risks and undiagnosed medical conditions that may otherwise remain undetected in older adults.

The Paramus Board of Health, in cooperation with Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, will conduct its annual Blood Chemistry Screening on Saturday, September 25, 2010. “The purpose of the program” according to John Hopper, Borough Health Officer, “is to identify individuals at risk for coronary heart disease and diabetes, and to prevent the associated premature death and disability associated with these diseases.”

The fee for a basic health profile with a complete blood count, HDL and LDL cholesterol level will be $16.00. PSA testing for men will cost an additional $17.00. PSA is a blood test that screens for prostate cancer and other prostate disease, and is recommended for men 50 years and over by the American Cancer Society. An elevated PSA level in the blood may be an early indicator of prostate cancer or prostate disease. Digital rectal exam of the prostate, also recommended for men over 50, can be done by a private physician.

With One-Third of Building 2 Sold Out, Limited Opportunities to Buy Remain at Active-Adult Community

At Wanaque Reserve, a community of 755 turnkey condominium homes, developer Del Webb has announced that one-third of Building 2 is sold out, leaving just a limited number of opportunities to reside at the community. Individuals interested in securing one of Wanaque Reserve’s last homes are invited to a special hardhat tour on Sept. 11. With the closeout of the community around the corner, the hardhat tour, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., will provide prospective buyers with an opportunity to view Wanaque Reserve’s finely crafted homes, while experiencing the low-maintenance, activities-filled lifestyle that has made the community so popular with local active adults.

bergenPAC is proud to be working with the EEDC, Bennett Studios, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and the Jazz Foundation of America to raise important funding for health programs serving musicians without health insurance. This program began following the work done through the Jazz Foundation and Englewood Hospital to treat Englewood's own Dizzy Guillespie when he was stricken with cancer. Since that time thousands of musicians have been served at the Hospital through this program.

On September 6, Banana Republic will debut its newest New Jersey store with a refined focus: a completely redesigned shopping experience merged with a strong connection to the unique Banana Republic customer and the accessible luxury they seek. Specifically modeled to its clientele and community through design, product assortment, artwork, amenities and more, the new concept at Garden State Plaza leads the way in Banana Republic’s effort to make the store experience more relevant to customer needs and the lives they lead.

With the fall boat show buying season just around the corner, those looking to get into boating or trading up will be thinking about how much they can afford. However, an important part of the boat buying budget are taxes, and to help those folks understand what taxes apply, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) developed a new online State Boating Tax and Registration Guide.

Beginning Wednesday, September 15, The Friends of the Paramus Public Library are
accepting donations for their Fall Book Sale. Donations of
hardcovers, paperbacks, bestsellers, children's books, movies, music &
audio books will be accepted from September 15 through September 22 at the Main
Library, 116 E. Century Rd. in Paramus. Donations cannot be taken
earlier due to space limitations. Patrons are asked not to leave book
donations outside the library at anytime, especially when the library
is closed. All items must be in good condition. No previously wet or
moldy books. Condensed books, textbooks or magazines cannot be
accepted. The Fall Book Sale will be held September 24,25 & 26. For more
information, please call 201/599-1300.

On Sept. 16, Robert Schucker of R&S Landscaping Will Provide Common Sense Techniques For Conserving Water in the Lawn and Garden

On Thursday, Sept. 16, New York and New Jersey residents are invited to learn how to conserve precious water resources and save money when landscaping. Sponsored by Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network (SWAN), "Watershed-Friendly Landcare Workshop II" will feature an evening of interesting presentations about current practices in ecological land care.

Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, president of Bergen Community College, has been appointed chair of the Board of Directors of NJCCC Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development.

Dr. Ryan has served as president of Bergen since July 2007 and played a vital role in securing opportunities for businesses to provide employees with training in math, computer applications, writing and verbal communications, and English as a second language through the Basic Skills Workforce Training Program organized by NJCCC Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, and the New Jersey Department of Labor.

TowBoatUS Rochester, NY, the on-the-water towing company that helps boaters and anglers get safely home when breakdowns occur, is under new ownership. Capt. Jake Van Reenen is now at the helm. Local boaters may recognize the name: Van Reenen’s family owns the Rochester-based Van Reenen Tool & Die, where Jake still works on a part-time basis.

Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, one of Northern New Jersey's oldest and most respected real estate owners and developers, has announced the successful completion of an approximately 4,800-square-foot lease renewal with Nymox Corporation at Heights Plaza, its 200,000-square-foot office building in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.

Smashburger
Move over Louie Vuitton because Smashburger, an upscale burger joint, has just set up shop at the Riverside Square Mall.

Smashburger, a Colorado-based franchise, officially opens up at the Riverside Square Mall next to the Pottery Barn on August 18th. But last night, I was invited to a VIP event where I got a sneak peak of the restaurant and a chance to taste the food.

Firefighters cook for charity by Richard James Lasiw
PARAMUS - The first annual "FDNJ Food Faceoff" hit the pavement of Fairway Market on Wednesday, bringing together volunteers from the River Edge, Park Ridge, and Elmwood Park Fire Departments to compete in a no-holds barred charity cookout brawl.

Park Ridge Volunteer Fireman Mark "Cooky" Eisen took first place overall with his award winning burgers, while the River Edge Volunteers took a close second place with their chicken and ribs.

Park Ridge Fire Department designated their winning proceeds to a charity dedicated to helping children who suffer from strokes.

Attention all wine enthusiasts and epicures! Children’s Aid and Family Services’ annual Wine and Food Tasting Evening is Friday, November 12, 2010 at The Women’s Club of Ridgewood, 215 W. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. Presented by TD Bank, food is being provided by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Panera Bread, The Shannon Rose and wines by Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World of Ho-Ho-Kus. The agency is seeking additional sponsors for this popular event. There will also be a silent auction.

Lee Meyer Meets, Greets and Acclimates New and Prospective Residents at Full-Service Retirement Community

When Lee Meyer moved to Heritage Pointe of Teaneck from Florida in January, she could not have imagined her new home would yield a new passion. The resident of the elegant full-service retirement community is now the first non-staff member that new residents often meet upon moving in, a commitment she has taken on with joy.

Smashburger
Gary Spivak and I visited Smashburger on their pre-opening evening at Riverside Square. We went to an early dinner because we had to attend the Paramus Mayor and Council meeting later on. Gary was an excellent stand-in for fellow foodie Sophie Stone because not only had he experienced Smashburger in another location, but because he is a restauranteur as well. He was able to give me a quick rundown on some of the food and could detect some of the spices in their delicious French fries.

Mayor and Council Meeting 8-17-10
Both Councilman Alan Brundage and Mayor James Tedesco indicated that they were well aware of the time constraints the Council has tried to adhere too. The meeting started at 7:08 and ended before the 10PM deadline. To some this may not be earthshaking, but it is an indication of their regard for the people attending the meetings. Introduced at this meeting was our new Borough Administrator, Joseph O. D’Arco who officially started at the beginning of August.